Downtown Stakeholders Presentation 1-17-13

Construction kicked off in August 2012 to replace sidewalks, revamp streets, add irrigated landscaping, install new lighting, install a mid-block plaza, and add decorative crosswalks along a portion of six streets in the historic core. The streetscaping improvements will connect to the Andy K. Well Hike and Bike Trail through an extension of the trail from its current location next to the Killeen Community Center.

“When you start to make things look nicer, people begin to take more pride in the area and property values go up,” said Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce President John Crutchfield. “When that starts to happen, people feel more secure investing in downtown...this streetscaping project is a very important step forward.”

Funding for the trail extension and streetscaping improvements came from a $2,557,897 TxDOT enhancement grant and general obligation bond funds.

For more information about the Andy K. Wells Trail Extension and Downtown Streetscaping Project, contact Director of Transportation George Lueck at (254)501-7624.

Welcome to the Green Avenue Farmers' Market, 717 N. 2nd Street
Meet the farmer who grows your food! The Killeen Area Growers Association has members from Bell County and surrounding counties who grow and sell their produce or products.
Open : Tuesday and Friday 3-6 pm • Saturday 9 am to 1 pm - during growing season
 

Killeen Arts and Activities Center, 802 N. 2nd Street
New downtown hub for social and cultural services. Consider hosting your next event here for a unique location that embodies history with modern amenities.

• Historic District Façade Improvement Grants
  Façade Improvement Grant Guidelines
  Façade Improvement Grant Application
   
• Historic District Sign Grants
   
• Tax Abatement
   
• Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
   
• Enterprise Zone

Planning & Development Services
Downtown Killeen

• Arts & Activity Center
• Certified Local Government
• Downtown Tax Abatement
• Enterprise Zone
• Façade Improvement Grant Program
• Farmers' Market
• Killeen Video Chronicles
• National Register of Historic Places
• Sign Grant Program
• Streetscaping Enhancements Begin
• Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone

• Killeen Downtown Action Agenda 2007
• Killeen Downtown Plan

• 2008 Killeen Historic Resources Survey
• Historic District Design Guidelines
• Historic Overlay District Map
• Certified Local Government Program

The Downtown Partnership Committee, Heritage Preservation Board, and the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board all play a vital role in guiding downtown development efforts.  All Killeen residents and business owners are encouraged to attend and be a voice in the community and in the future of Downtown Killeen. 

Click here for more information on these boards and commissions and the meeting agendas